Coaches
Eddie’s experience both as a player and coach at club, regional and national levels positions him amongst the very best resources Scottish Touch currently, and may ever have. Having had a look at the course content those who participate will be helped on their journey in ways they hadn’t even anticipated. A great venture!
Robbie McKenzie
Start your journey
We taken over 30 years of coaching experience and constructed a clear pathway to help you achieve your coaching goals.
Your impact on the development and growth of players is fundamental to helping them achieve their potential, whether that is just having fun or international representation.
Extraordinary Experiences
Working as a Coach can bring huge rewards from introducing your sport to new people, helping others to improve their performance or simply to improve the health, fitness and well being of the people you coach. You’ll also have a lot of fun and feel a real sense of achievement as a result of your efforts.
Coaches play a vital role in Touch, supporting the development of athletes on and off the field, making it an incredibly rewarding role that also fosters your own personal development.
Our Core Pillars
Coaching a sport extends beyond knowledge of the game. We believe there are five key pillars:
- Technical Knowledge
- Tactical Knowledge
- Psychological Skills
- Physical Ability
- Culture
Your Pathway to coaching success
It is important to us that you have all the support in terms of Coaching skills and Touch knowledge, that you need at every stage in your journey.
With 3 Coaching Courses and more than 10 different knowledge enhancing CPD sessions to choose from – we cater that support to you.
Always moving forwards
Coaching Courses
Our curriculum provides you with the structure and framework to allow you to explore and develop your coaching ideas and beliefs.
Level 1
Development Coach
This course covers Coaching Fundamentals. Ideal for people starting out on their coaching journey or those who have some practical experience without formal training.
It would be suited to those looking to understand key concepts of coaching whilst also expanding their understanding of Touch.
Dates & Costs
2022 Dates TBC
Cost: £45 (6 hours)
Level 2
Performance Coach
The course is geared towards experienced Development Coaches who have shown the ability in coaching more talented athletes.
Equally, we recognise Coaching Skills from other sports and can get you up to speed on Touch Theory to come in at this level.
Dates & Costs
2022 Dates TBC
Cost: £80 (8 hours)
Level 3
High Performance
Experienced Performance Coaches who shown ability in coaching at elite level should undertake this course.
Former elite players who have exceptional qualities in the art of coaching and have proven experience in coaching would also be well suited to this level.
Dates & Costs
TBC
Always moving forwards
CPD Programme
We have a wide variety of topics available for players and coaches alike to improve their knowledge. All are fundamental to performance at the top of the game.
The Fundamentals - Attack & Defence
Getting the key concepts nailed down. Understanding why, what & how.
Our most popular course in 2021
Cost: £20 (2 hours)
Coaching Skills
Starting 6
How to coach the key individual skills of the modern game
Coaching Skills
The Roll Ball
With over 200 roll balls per game, it is a key component of the game in Attack & Defence
Mental Skills
Culture Creation
Every team needs one and every team has one – is yours the right one?
Touch Theory
Attacking Plays
Comprehensive coverage of 32, 33 & Sweeper Playbooks
start your coaching journey with us
We love to hear from enthusiastic coaches. Get in touch with us to get details about course dates and availability